Facing the increasing possibility of a wildfire, Los Padres National Forest officials announced effective Aug. 5 that they’re enforcing additional fire restrictions. According to a press release, the restrictions will stay in effect until the end of fire season, when the forest receives at least two inches of rainfall. Recreational target shooting is prohibited […]
Fire season sparks stronger camping and fire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest
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Lompoc Mayor Dick DeWees remembered as a ‘friend to all’
During a somber press conference to announce the passing of popular Lompoc mayor Dick DeWees, city councilmembers and friends remembered DeWees for his love of the community and sense of humor. Lompoc City Administrator Laurel Barcelona called DeWees a “friend to all,” saying he was supportive of the council staff and did all he […]
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Nonprofit group talks funding
Are you the director of a nonprofit group wondering how to get your board members to raise money? A roundtable discussion organized by the Nonprofit Support Center will discuss that topic and more on Aug. 11. John Ciambrone, vice president at Netzel Grigsby Associates, Inc., will be the morning’s guest speaker. Ciambrone has more […]
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Salon marks five years
August marks five years of business for Joann’s Beauty Supply and Salon, which has been serving the needs of the community in their ethnic hair-care needs. To celebrate this month, customers will receive a free gift simply for coming in. Joann’s specializes in perms, relaxers, press and curls, colors, cuts, and maintenance for […]
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Trilogy is tops for retirees
In its latest issue, Where to Retire magazine recognized Nipomo’s upscale resort community Trilogy Central Coast by Shea Homes as one of the nation’s 100 best master-planned communities. Trilogy’s Monarch Club—which features an athletic club, gourmet bistro, day spa, and wine library—also won the Gold Nugget Grand Award at a recent Pacific Coast Builder’s […]
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Chamber dishes awards
Alex Posada of the city of Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department will be awarded the Grogan Award for Public Service at the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Installation and Awards dinner on Aug. 12. The black-tie optional affair will also honor Straw Hat Pizza owners Randy and Mary Wise for […]
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Ryan Delgado
In a season of ups and downs for the Santa Maria Packers, third baseman Ryan Delgado hit the top of the charts. The slugger finished the season as the California Collegiate League leader in homeruns (six) and slugging percentage (.527). His 36 RBIs were enough to land him second in the league. “I’ve […]
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YMCA wants rookie golfers
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is now registering for its Rookie Sports Golf program. The classes are designed for boys and girls ages 3 to 6 and encourage children to learn at their own pace. Rookie Sports is offered Aug. 17 and 19 at a cost of $48 for YMCA members and $63 for […]
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Golf for a cause
ExxonMobil is taking 120 entries for an upcoming golf tournament to benefit the Northern Santa Barbara County United Way on Aug. 28. The tourney takes place at Solvang’s River Course at Alisal with the first of the four-person scrambles teeing off at 8:30 a.m. Players have until Aug. 21 to sign up. The […]
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Mitch Massey joins the KCOY team
KCOY CBS 12 announced that a familiar face to local sports fans, Mitch Massey, is joining Dave Alley on his high-school football show, The Friday Night Blitz. Massey spent 12 years as the sports director at KSBY before leaving for Spokane, Wash. He later made stops in Seattle, San Francisco, and ESPN. For […]
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Feeling the burn
Vandenberg Air Force Base firefighter Erin Butler ascends three flights of stairs in full gear, breathing apparatus and all. Sweating and straining, she carries one bundled 42-pound fire hose over her shoulder to the top of the five-story structure, and hoists another from the ground to the roof. She races down the stairs to […]
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Television indecision
My kids wish that I was involved in a terrible car accident and was killed. That way they could order cable television, and I wouldn’t be able to stop them. No, maybe they don’t actually wish that I was dead, but they would like it if my job moved me to Alaska for a year, […]